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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
AN ILL-STARRED LOVER.
An African Romance That Ended With
Cruel Execution.

Cruel Execution.
When the doctor was within few
miles of Wambago his rafters deserted
him. and he had once more to take up
his journey on foot. Arrived at that
village, which is in the country of the
BakOngOs, he saw strange spectacle;
one, however, which is somewhat COM
mon to the travellers in this continent
1t was an execution. The manner of it
was similar to that practiced in many
savage tribes the world over. The cul-
prit or victim was kneeling on the
ground when the doctor arrived, his
hands and feet bound. His neck was
entwined with the forked branches of a
tree-top that had been bent over until
it reached the ground. 1t was held in
that position by dozen or more slaves.
At the word they let 60 their hold, and
the tree, springing up to its original
position, took with it the body of the
victim. effectually breaking his neck in
the rise. DIR. Harrison sent his chief
guide to learn the cause of the execu-
ton, and when he returned he told this
dismal romance:
The victim was a young man named
Mbando. He was a s;alwart youth and
a member of the Kings body guard.
His official duties brought him fire.
quently into view of the Kings daughter,
Fwalla. The young guard fell desper-
ately in love with Fwalla, and devoured
her presence with his eyes whenever
she was near 1t seemed undoubted
that the girl returned his ardor, for she
took every possible opportunity to be
near him, yet they never spoke a word
together. Great hopes arose in the
neart of Mbando. He thought that the
time might come when he could do the
King some extraordinary service, and
thus gain the privilege of asking for
the hand of Fwalla. But ere this time
occurred, for the tribe was at peace,
having conquered the depraved drunk
ards of the tribe down the river, one of
the high chiefs and a favorite of the
King, brought gifts and laid them be-
fore the Kings house, in token of his
suit for Fwalla. The girl, of course,
was not consulted at all in the matter,
and the King told the chief that his
suit would probably be favorably con-
sidered; for, although little time is
wasted in Africa in preparing for a
wedding, the King never moves hastily.
as it would not comport well with his
lignity."-COr. st. Louis GLO5e-Denao-
ernI
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
JOSEPH soNApARTE.
How He Navigated the Delaware River
Barge of State.

How He Nayigated the Delaware River In
Barge of State.
This old place is quiet and sleepy
town according to our fast, wide-awake
time, but years ago eminent and his
torical personages here commingled on
social and festal occasions.
On Radcliffe street, above Dorrance,
there stands an old, gray-plastered.
angular mansion. with large, heavy
brass knocker on the door, big. green
blinds. windows reaching to the ground,
and surrounded by pines and cedars.
The back yard runs out into the Della
ware river is a grassy wharf. the kind
common to the region. This house
was built in 1916 by Major Lennox, a
resident of Bristol for many years, and
who at one time represented the
United States at the court of St James.
The Major and his wife entertained
royalty many eminent and distin-
guished men of this country and
Europe. One of the Majors frequent
visitors was Joseph Bonaparte. ex-
King of Spain, whose residence was at
BOrdentown, N. j. King Joseph used
to come down the river IN style that
would generally call crowds to the
rivers brink. In splendid barge,
accompanied by his nephew, Murat.
rowed by four oarsmen in uniform and
with French and American flags fore
and aft, he came down the stream as
beftted King, albeit he was without
a retinue.
Some times this ex-royal gentleman
would dispense with his nautical SPLEEN
dor and drive down by way of Trenton.
There is story current among old
residents concerning an accident which
once befell him and nearly resulted
seriously. 1t was the custom. in re-
pairing roads, for the supervisor to
scoop out the dirt in order that the
water might pass from one side of the
road to the other. These were known
as ''fallbacks. In crossing one of
these bitches King Joseph's driver, not
noticing it, was thrown from his seat.
The horses became frightened and
started to run, when Bonaparte opened
the door of the carriage and jumped.
He fell on his head and was unable to
rise. DR.. Phillips, returning from
Tullytown, overlook the driver, who
Informed him of the accident. The
doctor whipped up his horse and found
the ex-King enthroned on the side of
tho road. No fractures were discov-
cred, and Joseph was brought to Bris-
toll. There he remained under treat
ment at the Delaware House until the
next day, when he returned home. A
few days after Bonaparte's return DR..
Phillips received letter inclosing a
500 bill.-Bristol (N. J) Letter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
The Burning of Theaters.

DR.. Choquet, iii work recently pub
lisheG in Paris, gives the following fig
ures rs to the theaters burned since
1850, in periods of ten years: From
1850 to 1850. theaters burned; 100 to
1770. 8; ITO to 1880. IL; 1880 to 1890. Is;
1870 to 1900. 10; 1900 to 1910. Il; 1910
to 1920. 10; 1920 to 1880, 50; 1880 to
1910. so; 1910 to 1850, 81; 1850 to 1860,
76; 1860 to 1870. 103; 1870 to 1880. 1863:
1880 to 1885, Ia. The writer follows
up these statistics by giving the num-
Der of victims. From 1850 to 1760, 10;
100 To ITO. 4; ITO to 1880, Is; 1880
to 1890. 81; 1890 to 1900, 1,010; 1900 to
1910. 81; 1910 to 1920. 50; 1920 to 1880,
los; 1880 to 1910. S13; 1910 to 1850,
ala; 1850 to 1850, PAL; 1860 to 1870.
1O4; 1870 to 1880, 1,217; 1880 to 1885.
62S; total, 6,573, or an average of 4S
per annum. The most calamitous of
these disasters were those at Capo d.
Istra, in 1894. when 1000 persons were
killed; st. Petersburg. in 1886, which
resulted in the loss of 500 lives; Canton.
in 1915, which had l, go victims; Brook
lyn, in 1876. with 2S3; Shanghai, in
1871. 120; Tentsin, in 1872, 600; and
lastly the Ring Tneater, Vienna, which
had $50 victims.-St. Louis Globe Dem.
ocrGt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
TWO LIVE SEA COWS.
Remarkable Creatures Recently Imported
from South America.

Remarkable Creatures Recently Imported
from South America.
Two remarkable cows have been i'm
ported to New York from Brazil They
were captured by the crew of an En-
EliSh vessel near the South American
roast, and were sold to an enterprising
collector of curious animals on North
William street. They have neither
legs nor feet, but propcl themselves by
means of two awkwar.l-looking fins
like those of seal. They live in the
water and are entirely helpless when
out of it. They are sea COWS, known
TO biologists as manatee. The head is
of moderate size, oblong, and has a
blunt muzzle. The animal has slight
neck. Its mouth is very peculiar. the
upper lip being cleft into two lObcS.
When the animal seizes cabbage leaf
the lips come together and the leaf is
drawn in by backward movement of
the lower margin of the upper lips.
The lower lip is apparently of no s0v
ice whatever except to cover the teeth
of the lower jaw.
The nostrils are valves which work
on hinges. AS the nose comes to the
surface of the water the valves open
and allow the air to enter. When the
head is drawn under the water the
flanges go to their places and hermetic-
ally seal the nostrils. The eyes are
hardly discernible. They arc placed in
the sides of the head, with wrinkled
margins around them. The ear is Il
little hole just back of the eye The
teeth are similar to those of a cow. The
manatee inhabit the bays and lagOons
on the West India Islands, the coast OF
Florida and Brazil. They prefer shall
low water, in which they lie near the
bottom. supporting themselves on the
extremity of their shovel-likc tails or
slowly moving about by the as
sistance of their fins. They browse on
aquatic plants that grow beneath the
water, as cows feed on land. They are
priced highly not only as an article of
food. but for their oil, skin and bones.
The bones are said to be SO massive and
compact as TO resemble ivory in hard
ness and durability. Frequent attempts
have been made tO. keep them in cap
tiTity, without much success, except in
the Brighton Aquarium. in England,
where one lived for sixteen years.
Mr.. Ruhe, to whom the two sea cows
belong. says he feeds them on sixteen
cabbages day apiece and innumerable
loayes of bread. The male measures
five feet eight inches in length. and the
female FIVE feet three inches. They are
in separate tanks of water. and have
become so tame since they reached
here that they will allow themselves to
be fondled and fed from their owners
hand.
Manatee are becoming very rare in
North America. A few are in Florida,
and only a few. They carry their
young under their fore fin, and live to
be very old. When full grown they
measure from ten to fifteen feet in
length. and weigh from 1900 to 1000
pounds.-M 7. Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
Waltham Watches.

WALTHAM WATCHES have
now been before the public
for over 80 years, have stood
the crucial test of time, and
are to-day universally acknowl-
edged to be the best of all
pocket time-keepers.
The American Waltham
Watch Company, having the
oldest and best equipped watch
factory, not only in America
but in the World, has lately
improved the justly celebrated
grades designated by the marks
Crescent Street," and apple
ton, Tracy & Co.," both in
quality and elegant appearance,
and has also added several
superior grades to its already
extensive list.
Ladies will find the one size
Gold Waltham Watch not only
the smallest and finest watch
ever made in America, but the
most perfect time-keeper as
we'll.
The accurate and steady
going rate, which is one of the
main characteristics of the
Waltham Watches, is insured
by the Waltham Breguet Hair
Spring. Every Waltham
Watch of the higher grades
is fitted with this Hair Spring,
which is hardened and tenn
pered in form, and is the exclu-
sive property of the American
Waltham Watch Company.
"WALTHAM is engraved
on every case and movement.
None are genuine without it.
FOR SALE BY ALL FIRST-CLASS
JEWELERS..
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
cHEAPENINe A POEM.
How They Drive Bargains I'm the Newspa-
per Offices OF Detroit.

per Offices OF Detroit.
The editor knew that he was a poet
the moment he opened the door. He
! was pale and tall and thin. with tan
gled hair and wild eyes. Proof posi-
tive of mis- affection was given when he
drew roll of manuscript from his
pocket and said:
Il have, ahem, little poem here
dashed off in an idle hour. | am A
contributor to the Bingfeld attIe-Are,
tre--"
What is your poem about?' asked
the editor. There was a vacant quar-
ter column in his makeup that day
and he was strangely short of "slush. I"
20, it's on The Seasons" said the
poet. amazed at the EDITORS unheard-
of ciyiIity.
"How much yOu want for it?''
"Well, I-I-about forty dollars"
Forty fiddlcsticks! Go to ~
40. well; 1 beg your pardon. I
didn't just know what you generally
paid. How would twenty-five suit
you?"
twenty-five! Bah! I"
"Well. say twenty, then?'
"Why. mrn alive, can get poems
by the bushel, the cord, the carload
for -
'NVen. well. its surely worth ten.
The Binglield Bat!ie-Are editor says
Il don't care what he says. He's an
editor and an irresponsible person."
But, my dear sir, surely you
wouldn't think of offering me a paltry
five dollars for the poem?"
II guess not, III like to see myself
offering you two and half for it."
why, sir, I-I-But then in consid-
Grafton of your immense circulation and
the advantages likely to ensue from my
name appearing in your paper, l might
consider your offer Of"
IL haven't made any offer yet, my
friend, this paper amt got any dollar
and quarter to throw away on poetry
at this time of the year"
"a dollar and quarter? Why, you
said just now that you"
mo, didn't. But we don't ask our
contributors to work for nothing. Now,
here's ticket good for regular,
straight twenty-five. cent dinner at
Stops restaurant. Hyou want to tate
that in exchange for your forty dollar
piece of rot you can have it,
why. man, IL"
take it, or leave it. Quickr'
"Well, owing to the high standing of
your paper L don't know but I'll
Tll--"
20, you'll take the meal ticket? 1
thought you would"
He took it and left in its stead
twenty-nine pages of foolscap on 1.-The
Seasons" the coolest and saddest day
of them all having dawned for him at
that moment.-Detroit Free Press.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
ABOUT SUN-STROKE.
How Persons Frustrated by Extreme Heat
Should he Treated.

How Persons Frustrated by Extreme Heat
Should he Treated.
A sudden prostration of the nervous
system resulting from extreme heat is
commonly called sun-stroke. 1t is a
mistake, however, to suppose that eX-
posture to the suns rays is necessary to
produce this prostration, for workmen
who are exposed all day to the scorch-
ing sun do not have sun-stroke as often
as persons ofsedentary habits who walk
on the shady side of the street
The usual symptoms Indicating an
attack of sunstroke are a full, heavy
feeling in the head, dizziness, ringing
in the ears, deranged vision; faintness
and difficult breathing; but sometimes
the patient falls unconscious without
any of these symptoms being present,
and without the slightest warning. In
severe cases death may ensue in few
hours. Those who recover from an
attack do SO slowly, and continue to be
greatly Frustrated for some time after,
dizziness and faintness coming on after
the slightest mental effort, while the
full distressed feeling in the head con-
tinues for months afterward.
Sun-stroke is best avoided by immed-
lately ceasing all mental or physical
effort as soon as the first symptoms of
prostration are felt, and, above all, by
avoiding the drinking of ice-water
when overheated. The head should be
protected by a sunshade, and care
should be taken to keep the digestive
organs healthy by using light food.
When an attack occurs the patient
should be removed to a cool place and
placed in recumbent position; cold
water or ice-bags should be applied to
the head, and mustard paste, capsicum
or other stimulants to the extremities
and over the stomach. Hartshorn
should be held to the nose, and as soon
as the patient can swallow an ounce
of brandy. with ten drops of essence of
ginger, should be swallowed. When
Improvement begins the patient must
be kept as quiet as possible and all ex-
posture to the heat avoided for the bal
ance of the summer.-Home knowledge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
The Az1sc sEpuLcHER.
Some Interesting Discoveries Recently
Made in Arizona Territory.

some interesting Discoveries Recently
Made in Arizona Territory.
Recently there were some strange
discoveries in the land of the cave
jewellers, not far from the ella river, Id
the Sierra Madre range in Arizona
The place of sepulture was securely
sealed with cement and was difficult to
penetrate. Great excitement was caused
BY the discovery among the Indians OF
The neighborhOod, who believing that
the mummies were the mortal remains
of some of the ancient deities, would
fain have prevented their removal. The
strange treasure trove was taken away
only after several skirmishcs.
Who were they? That is Il question
that will probably never be answered.
What were they? This question is
answered in the care taken for the pres
ervatiOn of their bodies ard the skill
with which form and feature were pre-
served to last for ages. They were evil
IDENTITY people of rank among Il people
of wonderful character.
One of them must have been almost
a giant in life. The hair still adhcrcs
to his scalp. while the cartridges of the
nose and ears are so nearly perfect that
only a close inspection reveals their i'm
PROJECTIONS. The eyebrows are sti!l
distinct, and well defined, while he
tween the compressed lips the cork-lihe
tongue and glistening teeth arc plainly
visible. The flesh on the bones is. of
course, considerably shrunken, but the
muscles stand out in bold relief, and
the features still preserve the unmis-
taxable characteristics of ancient Aztec
physiognomy. which is, indeed, strongly
lnarked in all the bodies in the collec-
ton. In size and stature, and in genera!
appearance they strictly correspond
with the descriptions given by anti
quarians of the prehistoric Aztec race.
Then there is remarkably interest
ing group-a mother and female child,
the latter apparently about four years
old. They were wrapped in one shroud.
The delicate lineaments of the mothers
face are clearly dis:ingu;shable, while
the perfect preservation of the child
can not but be mystery to scientists.
Still another Of the bodies is that of
p woman who may have been IN Aztec
belle. She was young, and her silky.
flowing hair is in perfect state of pres
ervation. Her small delicate hands and
feet, with their long. fine nails, lead one
10 believe that she must have been one of
the aristocracy ot that ancient common
wealth. The beautiful coloring of her
shrOud, remnants of which are still Wis
ible, show that her contemporaries were
by no means ignorant of the arts OF
dyeing and weaving. Close beside her,
and wrapped in a shroud of similar
texture and color, were found the re-
mains OF a stalwart man. who Nigh:
have been. for aught we know, her hus-
band, father or lover. Chicago Inter
OccGR.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
How He Lost Her.

She was lawyers daughter and
understood all the technicafities.
mabel" he said, Il can endure this
delay no longer. have made up Inv
mind to sue for your hand in marriage. +"
''Sir!" she exclaimed. angrily. '.Do
you so soon threaten a breach of
promise? 1t is enough, all is over be-
tween us. Merchant Traveller.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
An Accomplished Wife.

"Ah. old fellow" said an Austin
gentleman. meeting another on the
avenue, so you are married at last.
Allow me to congratulate you, for ]
hear you have an excellent and accom-
plished wife.
Il haveindeed," was the reply; "She
is accomplished. Why, sir. she is per-
fectly at home in literature; at home in
music; at home in art; at home in
science-in short. at home everywhere,
except ~
Except whatE''
Except at home. "-Teras SJ1ings.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
There Is AN Acid I'm the Blood

So say pathologists-which is present in
with the sensitive ligaments Of the joints
and muscles, causes the acute pains called
rheumatic and arthritic- 1t is expelled by
HDstetter's Stomach Bitters, through the
medium OF a renewed healthful action of the
kidneys and bladder, which carry OF i'm
purities that. if allowed to remain, give rise
not only to rheumatism, but to govt, dropsy
and gravel. Dyspeptic troubles also cease
when the Bitters Is taken to relieve them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
Children Starving tn Death

On account of their inability to digest food,
will find most marvellous food and remedy
in Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver OIL
with Hypophssphites. Very palatable and
easily digested. DR.. S. W. COHEN, of Waco,
Texas, says: 81 have used your Emulsion
in Infantile wasting with good results. 1t
not only restores wasted tissues, but gives
strength and increases the appetite. I am
glad to use such reliable article"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

PRIcKLY ASH BIrTRRs warm up and in
vigorateth stomach, improves and strength
ems the digestive organs, opens the pores,
promotes perspiration, and equalizes the cir
culation. As a corrector of disordered sys-
tenn there is nothing to equal it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
Three Bottles Cure Catarrh.

ELI ROBBINS. Rungan p O., C ot.rrS I S@s
he 90 xgoS fi,a years old very badly. 1 saw Dr.
ages sac I Catarrh Remedy advertised, and pro
cured bottle for her. and soon saw I snns
aent cure She is now eighteen years old snn
sound and hearty"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
business Education.

A full business course, Normal Pen
manship course, Shorthand and Type
Writing all taught by efficient teachers
Catalogue and full particulars sent free.
Address, d. L. HUssELMAN, A. NJ, Prin.
Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

A TEXAS newspaper has come to grief.
The foreman locked up the forms, then the
sheriff locked up the editor.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

FARMER MOONS refused to clean his
chimney, because" he said, 1T scots me
as it Is"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

"A tattooer is making 9 fortune
among the workmen of New York city.
He does his work during the noon hour
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

here is another lockout" said the
barber as he examined the elderly gentle
mans head-Bostoa Beacon.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11
aConstantly Hawking and SPitting'0

THOMAS ]. RUSHING, ESQ. $50. Pine Street.
ST. Louis, Mo-. writes: was great treat sIn ne1Dd
hardly breathe. and was constantly hawking
and splitting, and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostr1s- L
ilv' I was advised to try DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. and am now a well man. believe
il TO be the only sure remedy for catarTn now
msnufactured. and one has only to give II
fair trial to experience astounding results AMI
a permanent cure.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

A WEDDING ceremony shouldn't pass OF
too smoothly. For instance, there should
be hitch of some kind. Puck
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

PAPA is sometimes asked to contribute
to his daughters happiness and won't give
assent
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

A Box OF Glenn's Sulphur Soap is equiya
lent to many Sulphur Baths. Don't forgeti it
Hills Hair Dye, Black or Brown, SOC.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

WANTED-the vehicle in which people
are driven to desperation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

DR.. SAGB's Catarrh Remedy cures whe
every other so-called remedy fails.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

ONE by one the roses fall, but "Tansil
Punch" sc. Cigar outlives them all.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

WHAT the depositor wants to know Is,
not that his money is all right, but that
it's all left
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

MANY a man is the architect of his own
fortune, but never gets enough money to
build
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

A SHORE dinner-eating the sand whicl
is there.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-08-11

THE crow is the most rational of bipeds.
It never makes a noise without caws.-
LoueH Citizen